Daniel Dubois vs Frank Sanchez heading for purse bid as Cuban reiterates want to earn shot at Oleksandr Usyk’s title

Frank Sanchez stays decided to earn a world heavyweight title shot, regardless of being made to attend for a battle towards Daniel Dubois.

The British contender had agreed to barter an IBF ultimate eliminator towards Sanchez final month, with the winner changing into necessary challenger for the IBF title which is held by undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk.

However an settlement has not been finalised throughout the designated negotiation interval and the IBF has known as a handbag bid to find out phrases for the bout on November 13.

Sanchez’s co-manager Mike Borao confirmed that the Cuban remains to be desirous to face Dubois, though changing into the main IBF challenger for Usyk is his prime precedence.

“Of course, Frank prefers to fight a top former world champion like Daniel Dubois to prove himself elite,” Borao informed Sky Sports activities.

“At this point, however, Frank is just anxious to fight for the number one position, whoever it may be.”

Dubois had additionally been linked with a battle towards Agit Kabayel, the WBC interim champion, however the Germany-based fighter has introduced Damian Knyba as his subsequent opponent.

Dubois’ supervisor Sam Jones just lately informed Sky Sports activities that the British heavyweight desires to rapidly drive his manner again into world title competition after his reign as IBF champion was ended by a stoppage loss to Usyk of their July rematch.

“We’re open to any fight that gets Daniel closer to a world title,” mentioned Jones. “That is finally what Daniel desires to realize.

“There will be no tune up fights for Daniel Dubois. Twenty-eight years old, he’s coming off an undisputed title fight so there’ll be no warm-up fights. It’s straight back in.”